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Joining a new international school is a life transition for both children and parents. Connection doesn’t happen overnight. But with the right practical steps, it can grow into something strong and meaningful. Here’s how families can approach building lasting connections.

In today's globalised world, relocating across countries has become increasingly common. As a result, many children grow up identifying as 'Third Culture Kids' (TCKs). But what does this term mean, and how does it shape their experiences?

Nord Anglia Education schools the British International School Hanoi and the British Vietnamese International School Hanoi are leading the way in preparing students for an AI-enhanced world. In a video series, our experts answer common questions and concerns related to the use of artificial intelligence - both in the classroom and beyond.

Has audiovisual made reading redundant? Learn more from British International School Hanoi Head of English Simon Hoare about the top benefits of reading in a digital age.

We’re living in an age of an educational revolution, with a rapidly transforming approach to teaching. Assistant Head of Secondary from the British International School Hanoi Gemma Archer highlights how the unique role of teaching mother tongue language in education nurtures outstanding academic success.

At this time of year, it’s vital that we take care of ourselves.

Both the school and parents have a role to play in empowering children to navigate the online world safely and with confidence.

It can be challenging for the students but maintaining a good sleep habit allows them to focus on their studies while also balancing their physical and mental health.

This section of top tips looks at a few different ways of supporting your child in making the most of their online experiences, ultimately helping them thrive during this time.

In this section we aim to explain some top tips that will help you support your child during virtual learning. This week we look at how you can review work assigned to students and also check they can access the full offerings of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Sending children to school for the first time, or to a new school, can be challenging for parents.

Whether you’re trying to fill time on a rainy day, stuck inside enduring a hotel or home quarantine, or simply looking for ways to keep your children engaged during their summer holidays, it’s always good to have a wealth of ideas ready to go. British International School (BIS) Hanoi, Performing Arts teacher Emily Brawn shares six fun and creative activities to captivate your child’s attention and boost their confidence, even if you have limited space or resources.

Even when the students are learning at home due to the pandemic, they need to maintain practising reading and writing, as these skills are essential to every child. This week, we would like to offer a few practical tips and advice for assisting your children’s literacy learning at home.

This weekend the news broke that students across Hanoi would once again be learning from home to help prevent and control a new COVID–19 wave. As a community, we have adapted seamlessly back to online learning and our students have continued to show great perseverance and a fabulous attitude towards their studies. As Maths Curriculum Leaders, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some tips and advice for helping your children with Mathematics at home.

Most of our students have ambitions for moving abroad following Sixth Form to study at university. Every year these graduates follow in the footsteps of our alumni who have attended some of the world’s best universities and whose success stories are inspiring proof of the exciting pathways which await them. We have prepared hundreds of past students for the transition from school to university, and have long perfected the recipe for ensuring them the best future international pathway. So, what’s key to setting them up for success?

For all of our students at BIS Hanoi, our university counsellor plays a key role in helping them to understand and successfully navigate the pathway to their university of choice. Taking the step from Sixth Form to university is an exciting challenge for students, but there are many big decisions which sit between these two milestones. It is the role of the university counsellor to provide support and guidance to students so that these decisions are informed, manageable, and ultimately lead our students to securing a place at a university which suits their ambitions for the future.

On the busy streets and roads in Vietnam, wearing a mask or a helmet is vital for your safety and health. Read more from our Deputy Head of Secondary here.

Mid-Autumn festival is one of the biggest celebrations in Vietnam and is called ‘Tet Trung thu’. Children love this colourful time with bright decorations and fun activities. At BIS Hanoi, we celebrate Moon festival as a way of honoring our host country; students and teachers eagerly await exciting performances and wear Ao Dai to school. So, let’s find out more about this wonderful event.

BIS Hanoi Secondary School is proud to be adopting VIA Character Strengths into both our Pastoral and Academic programs this year. VIA strengths highlights 24 character strengths that across cultures, nationalities and religions we can all agree make up what is best in human beings.

Uprooting one’s life and moving halfway around the world isn’t easy for anyone. This reality is one reason parents of all backgrounds at BIS Hanoi have joined Friends of BIS.